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moocifer14 Mar 2012 2:50 a.m. PST

I have emailed Eric several times in the last month with no response. Is he dead ?? Is he so busy that my potential order is inconsequential ?? What's the deal here ??

I am really keen to acquire a mid sized space 2" hex gaming mat. Depending on the quality I would probably order a similar sized mat to represent an alien world / moonscape. Is there anybody else (preferably UK/Europe based) who makes & sells these ??

I know CorSecEng exist but their minimum size is WAY too big for me.

mossdocking14 Mar 2012 3:14 a.m. PST

Try S&A Scenics he used to have them .

Aliosborne14 Mar 2012 3:25 a.m. PST

I ordered a 6ft x 4ft enhanced space mat and it turned up yesterday to the UK, they said to wait upto 5 weeks for delivery, and it took around 4 weeks

Thanks

Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian14 Mar 2012 3:26 a.m. PST

Might want to try the telephone. Email is not always reliable…

moocifer14 Mar 2012 3:40 a.m. PST

Thanks chaps.

Tekawiz14 Mar 2012 4:35 a.m. PST

Based upon past email threads regarding Hotz, it seems to be about a 2-3 month wait.

I recently recieved my river pieces. It was about a 2 month wait. On a side note his river pieces are really nice. I got a set plus a few extra strips for less than 25.00. It is a good deal if you don't mind waiting a few months.

kreoseus214 Mar 2012 7:06 a.m. PST

I got a very nice black vinyl matt from EM4 a good few years ago, still in perfect condition.

Phil

richarDISNEY14 Mar 2012 7:28 a.m. PST

Monday Knight also makes mats.
beer

MajorB14 Mar 2012 8:45 a.m. PST

I find Kallistra's Hexon II terrain system to be an excellent alternative to a game mat.

moocifer14 Mar 2012 3:24 p.m. PST

I have a couple of boxes of Hexon II, but am looking for a smaller hex size and the ease/convenience of just laying a cloth on the table.

Wartopia15 Mar 2012 6:08 a.m. PST

I prefer Monday Knight to HotzMats. The 4x6 Hotz Mats aren't 4x6…they're a little smaller.

moocifer15 Mar 2012 8:17 a.m. PST

Are there any in use examples/pics of Monday Knight Game Mats out there ??

HobbyGuy07 Jan 2013 4:30 p.m. PST

Hexon was a good idea but made a horrid design flaw, rivers and roads sit on top. Ruined it for me. Hills, brilliant. Roads and rivers an afterthought in my opinion.

coyotius07 Jan 2013 5:56 p.m. PST

I generally send out my own images for printing. Runs between $20 USD and $34 USD depending on size. I have two large 4x4 mats for X-Wing that I had printed at gotprint.com. There's another place out there now that does 4x6 for around $30 USD, I'll see if I can find the link.

Edit: didn't see this was necro…

Rothgar08 Jan 2013 7:24 a.m. PST

Buy the felt, make a template and draw the hexes on. Use sharpies or fabric paint as necessary.

I've gone from using felt to using thin foam 2'x2' floor tiles for a game mat. They are much sturdier, don't wrinkle, and you can add on as you like. They also aren't affected by the seam between 2 uneven tables.

rothgarwb.blogspot.com/2012/10/mini-mech-hex-mat-finished.html

Larry R14 Jan 2013 9:28 a.m. PST

Does anyone use Heki or Noch grass mats?

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